@webdzynes wrote:
Wow - Thats GREAT information!!
2 more quick questions. It looks like I can get a T7 for $50 more than the T6. Is it worth it? Secondly, is it standard in the industry to stop parts/service on cameras in this price range (in 10-year or so cycles)? In other words, would I be better off to invest the $400-$450 in a Nikon instead expecting that if I need service in 5 or 10 years, I'll be able to get it - or do they do this too?
Thank you VERY much for the guidance!!
One of the most common reasons for electronics manufacturers to end produce support is the lack available spare electronic parts. Many integrated circuit chips that were widely available a decade ago are no longer being manufactured today.
Electronics manufacturers do not manufacture every component that might go into a product. They might manufacture their own mission critical electronic components, like an image sensor. But, most of the components on the electronic boards are typical off-the-shelf components.
As previously noted, all manufacturers go through this. By law in most countries, they are only required to provide support for a minimum number of years, typically 7 years. There are allowances for exceptions when their supply chains are broken, such as when electronics components are no longer manufactured.
[EDIT] I think the T7 for only a little bit more would be a good buy. But, where is this price being offered? It is hard to beat the prices in the Canon Online Store's Refurbished department.
Prices that are too good to be true usually are not. If the vendor is not an authorized dealer, you most likely will not have a warranty with the product. You may not even receive a fully functional unit, complete with all of the standard Canon branded accesories. Buyer beware.
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